Food Safety Guidelines for Vendors and Consumers during the Jounen Kwéyòl Celebrations.
As communities across Saint Lucia prepare to celebrate Jounen Kwéyòl the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Nutrition is reminding food vendors and patrons that safe food handling is essential to a safe and enjoyable celebration.
Jounen Kwéyòl draws thousands of residents and visitors to outdoor sites to enjoy traditional dishes prepared and sold in open-air settings. Heat, sun, dust, insects, crowds and long serving hours all raise the risk of foodborne illness. The Ministry, through its Environmental Health Department, has issued guidelines for both consumers and vendors to reduce that risk.
